News Details
Wolff was offered F1 seat
According to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, he rejected an offer to race in Formula 1 back in 1994 after he won the Nurburgring 24-hour race. However, despite declining the offer, Wolff has still enjoyed a successful time in the sport as he one of the important figures behind the current success of Mercedes. The Austrian admitted that he would not have had a fruitful career in Formula 1 but has no regrets over the career path he chose. 'After I won the Nurburgring 24-hour race in 1994 I got an offer to race in Formula 1,' Wolff told F1i. 'At the time, one of my sponsors also happened to support Karl Wendlinger in F1, and when Karl was seriously injured in Monaco, that asked me if I would...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Robert Kubica to race in Dubai 24-hour race
XPB Images
Former F1 driver Robert Kubica has announced that...
9y ago from F1i.com
Gutierrez to race in Formula E after F1 exit
Mexican driver Esteban Gutierrez will compete in his home Formula E...
9y ago from SuperSport.com
Toto Wolff once turned down a Formula 1 drive!
XPB Images
Toto Wolff is one of the pivotal individuals behind...
9y ago from F1i.com
Wolff: Lewis and Nico the best then Ricciardo
Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff has revealed that Ayrton Senna is his...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Joan Mir: ‘Everyone cannot sleep’ because of 2027...
Joan Mir suggested that rumours about the 2027 MotoGP rider market are...
7h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Fermin Aldeguer to miss MotoGP season opener in...
Gresini Ducati has confirmed Fermin Aldeguer will miss the opening round...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marco Bezzecchi satisfied with ‘smaller’...
Marco Bezzecchi admits the Aprilia bike has slightly improved “in all...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Fermin Aldeguer to miss Thai GP, Gresini names...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Romain Grosjean returns to IndyCar, signs with Dale...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Romain Grosjean returns to IndyCar with full time seat...
Dale Coyne Racing has made public its plans for the 2026 IndyCar season,...
5h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Honda confirms early discussions for 2028 factory...
Honda, one of two engine manufacturers that supply IndyCar, has confirmed...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC Sweden: Takamoto Katsuta snatches lead from Elfyn...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Takamoto Katsuta heads Toyota 1-2-3 in Rally Sweden
Takamoto Katsuta and Aaron Johnston lead Rally Sweden after Friday’s...
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Thierry Neuville labels WRC struggles the “hardest...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Sweden: Elfyn Evans leads as Oliver Solberg drops...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
8 goals in 11 starts: Arsenal, Chelsea & Man Utd...
Eli Junior Kroupi has been outstanding for Bournemouth since joining the...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
“Astonishing” attacker on Arsenal and Chelsea...
Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez is a target for Arsenal and Chelsea...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal identify 20-year-old Serie A forward as...
Arsenal have identified Inter Milan striker Pio Esposito as a target for...
6h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Possible boost for Arsenal as Manchester City star...
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been charged by the Football...
7h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Oscar Piastri calls for immediate action over 'borderline...
Oscar Piastri has identified a key area of... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
F1 2026 – Bahrain test Day 3 live
It's the third and final day of running of the... Read More »
13h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
'Pass the parcel!' - Why are F1's big four all claiming...
There is always mystery at Formula 1 testing over... Read More »
48m ago from SkySports.com
